Three Utility Pioneers were selected to lead Pioneer’s Board of Directors. Learn more about Board Chair Dave Lock, Vice Chair Marshall Cherry and Secretary-Treasurer Lisa Johnson.
Are you prepared to manage your community’s broadband expectations? While every broadband project is a little different, this guide, updated in 2024, uses Pioneer’s experience as a communications partner in more than 40 fiber build-outs to help you find fresh ways to tell your broadband story. The guide focuses on three key areas: Tell Your […]
What You’ll Learn Flint Energies has started a matching grant program with artists and community groups to paint murals in towns around its service territory. In addition to adding beauty to the community, they’re seeing positive economic impacts. Guest Speaker Marian McLemore Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readability. Intro: A […]
A new marketing partnership between Pioneer and NISC focuses on raising shared member awareness of storytelling tools. Pioneer’s staff will leverage NISC training and connections to fast-track shared member needs and ensure Utility Pioneers know how to effectively use NISC’s products.
When you got your job in the utility world, they were there to show you the ropes. You look for them at every conference, knowing they'll connect you to the people and ideas you need to succeed. They are our industry connectors, the people who see this not as a job, but as a calling. Help Pioneer recognize servant leaders in our industry by nominating them for D’Avanzo Communications Leadership Award. Nominations are due May 22!
What You’ll Learn For the second year in a row, price was not the No. 1 concern for respondents in Innovative Systems’ annual broadband survey. What is it that matters most? This episode also includes notes on bundling, social media platform usage, streaming options and communication preferences. Special: Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2024! Guest Speaker […]
What You’ll Learn Allison Young and the Kauai team just won an NRECA Spotlight award for their internal newsletter and intranet. What’s their secret for engaging internal communications? Special: Recorded LIVE at StoryConnect 2024! Guest Speaker Allison Young Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for clarity and readility. Andy Johns: Hi StoryConnect listeners, this […]
Sean Vanslyke, CEO and “Head Coach” of SEMO Electric Cooperative and GoSEMO Fiber, accepted an appointment to Pioneer’s Board of Directors. Vanslyke was selected for the District 1 At-Large seat from a pool of three nominees. He will fill the unexpired term of Crystal Enkvist, the executive director of the Alaska Power Association, who recently joined the board of the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA).
What You’ll Learn In an effort to move beyond features like speed, CL Tel has begun discussing its broadband based on what their service can do for specific customer profiles of personas like gamers, remote workers and families. Special: Recorded LIVE at NTCA Guest Speaker Chris Lovell Show Notes Transcripts have been lightly edited for […]
Similar to nutrition fact labels, broadband facts labels help consumers easily compare prices, introductory rates, data allowances and speeds. Great idea, but how will Utility Pioneers put this requirement into practice? Get the facts at a new website we created with Vantage Point, broadbandlabels.coop.
In March, Pioneer Senior Vice President of Content Leon Espinoza was elected vice president of the National Electric Cooperatives Statewide Editors Association. The volunteer-led group helps 32 statewide and regional publications identify storytelling opportunities, train magazine staff and research cost-saving measures.
